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AIBU?

Michelle Obama - Becoming

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amillionnamechangeslater000 · 06/06/2020 22:55

Oh wow - am just watching this on Netflix. What an inspirational woman,

It’s not an Aibu - but for traffic - this is a great watch

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Colom · 15/06/2020 11:59

I really like her too but have to admit I was a bit disheartened about her comments when their children were young. In another world she would have been on mumsnet complaining about her DH being selfish leaving her to do all the grunt work! Disappointed in him more than her obviously but the fact she put up with it...she wasn't as stong as I thought she'd be.

3cats · 15/06/2020 11:33

I think she is amazing! She's such an inspiration.

mybowelshatepregnancy · 15/06/2020 11:31

I read her book, I really like her; she's smart, ambitious, kind and graceful.
She won't be potus though, she has no interest in it. She made that very clear in her book.

ajandjjmum · 15/06/2020 11:27

An absolute inspiration and so genuine. DD (27) and I watched it together - we are now both total fans. It's all about the people she's dealing with, not about herself, which makes her so special.

happinessischocolate · 15/06/2020 11:25

I watched this on Friday, wasn't going to as the description just says she's on her book tour, but after seeing it recommended on mn I thought I'd give it a try.

I now have a massive girl crush on Michelle 😁 and am constantly nagging my dd to watch it too.

Amazing woman ♥️

Tellmetruth4 · 07/06/2020 08:05

She’s so hardworking and inspirational. A brilliant role model for young girls. She’s so captivating that DH and I actually forgot about Barack Obama until he appeared about half way through.

She would make a great POTUS but has made it clear she doesn’t want that job.

As the programme approached the end I actually felt a bit tearful as I remembered all that is going on in the White House now. America is crying out for a mature and intelligent leader.

Tearingmyhairout0110 · 07/06/2020 07:53

She oozes intelligence, dignity, respect. She has a moral compass. I love her.

GinisLife · 07/06/2020 04:21

I'm not one for reading auto biographies but hers is awesome. I couldn't put it down. I love her. It's such a shame she doesn't want to run as president.

SandyY2K · 07/06/2020 02:43

She's great. I saw her in the O2. Truly amazing and inspiring.

managedmis · 07/06/2020 02:01

I couldn't give a shit if she's gorgeous. She gained entrance to Princeton in 1984 as a black woman. That's enough for me.

Rumbletumbleinmytummy · 07/06/2020 01:57

Imagine if she were POTUS. She says she has no love of politics, but she really got stuck in as first lady. I think she is just what the US needs!

Rumbletumbleinmytummy · 07/06/2020 01:55

I love Michelle, I really do!
I cried the whole way through. Just in awe of the woman she is!

SionnachRua · 07/06/2020 00:45

Rumour is she's being groomed to run for POTUS.

God that would be great. A bit of class is desperately needed in the White House.

I also didn't know that there was a doc, I must watch it.

Redcrayons · 07/06/2020 00:39

I didn’t know there was a tv programme, I loved the book.

She’s just brilliant.

amillionnamechangeslater000 · 07/06/2020 00:30

I don’t think she wants to run for president - thin she’s too honest for that.

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SingingSands · 07/06/2020 00:22

Her book is fantastic, she comes across as a genuine and hard working woman who uses her position to encourage and push for change.

She is quite explicit about NOT wanting to run for POTUS though.

LockdownLump · 07/06/2020 00:20

She’s gorgeous, intelligent and an inspiration

I love her but am very disappointed that her first trait you stated was "she's gorgeous"

Michelle Obama is a lot more things before being gorgeous.

Muh2020 · 07/06/2020 00:16

The Obamas would be better off to follow the Jimmy Carter model.

Muh2020 · 07/06/2020 00:15

I didn't think it was much good.
It didn't tell us much about her at all.

Rumour is she's being groomed to run for POTUS.

fia101 · 07/06/2020 00:07

We need her in the white house

IncyWincyGrownUp · 07/06/2020 00:01

Thank you for reminding me about this. I need to put it on my watch list.

amillionnamechangeslater000 · 06/06/2020 23:54

Just finished it - and actually said out loud “what a fucking legend” (and I don’t usually speak like Danny dyer).

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saveeno · 06/06/2020 23:49

Her book was great, took me through the height of the lockdown. So refreshingly honest in many ways.
But I know lots of crap went on behind the scenes too.
Anyway, Netflix night tomorrow!

amillionnamechangeslater000 · 06/06/2020 23:46

I’ve not read the book but just downloaded it now. Every bit I watch is making me love her more

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Sparklesocks · 06/06/2020 23:35

Haven’t seen the Netflix one yet but loved the book

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